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Two pairs of Shahsavan soumac bags, Southeast Caucasus/Northwest Persia,
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Two pairs of Shahsavan soumac bags
- approximately 4ft. 4in. by 1ft. 11in. (1.32 by 0.58m.) and 1ft. 10in. by 1ft. 9in. each (0.56 by 0.53m.) (3)
one pair with intact kilim back, the other two bags separated
Condition
Intact pair, 4.4 x 1.11: Bags complete with red kilim back and wool ties, some ties replaced with cotton ones, scattered spot stains to kilim and holes in kilim corners; some fading on one bagface, not extensive. Minor abrasions to surface and surface dirt. Original polychrome wool overcasting with losses and fraying. Cotton cloth patches crudely sewn to center kilim as reinforcement. Good color and sound fabric.
Separated pair: each soumac face with a madder red, brown and light blue striped kilim back; scattered moth damage with some holes in outer guard borders and small losses to corners. Minor abrasions and losses to soumac surface due to oxidation now showing warps. Some slits at color changes with visible sewing. Good color and overall condition, sound fabric, will enhance with cleaning.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.